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AARP offers discount on pet health insurance
AARP has partnered with Petplan pet health insurance to offer AARP members a discount on Petplan policies.
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Regulatory standards on pet health insurance being developed
There were nearly 2.82 million dogs and cats with pet health insurance at the end of 2019 in the United States and Canada. A new model law will likely…
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Pet health insurance: Know the facts
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Trust connects members with medical, other insurance
The AVMA Group Health & Life Insurance Trust is connecting thousands of AVMA members with major medical coverage and other insurance products
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Veterinary practices see benefits with insured pets
Pet owners who purchase pet health insurance are more likely to bring their pets in to their veterinarian and to approve surgical procedures.
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AVMA PLIT announces insurance for data breaches
The AVMA PLIT announced in October that it is now making available insurance coverage for data breaches, a relatively new offering in the marketplace.
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Does pet health insurance make sense for clients?
Pet health insurance can help pets get the health care they need. This Chart of the Month looks at research that illustrates the value of insurance,…
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MEMBERS ONLYConversation guide: Talking about pet health insurance
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California law adds protections to pet health insurance
A new California law will add consumer protections to pet health insurance, effective July 1, 2015.
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Staying Afloat
Pet health insurance has grown more popular, although its use is still not widespread.
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AVMA lobbies Congress, virtually
The AVMA hosted its annual legislative fly-in April 21, bringing veterinary students and veterinarians together virtually with their members of…
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AVMA also planning member-centered changes
Dr. Ron DeHaven, AVMA CEO, said the AVMA plans to implement its branding efforts starting this summer.
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Don’t let cybercriminals hack your practice
Hackers aren’t picky about whom they target. They’re trying to infiltrate your company’s computer network and shut down your business until you pay…
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Members appointed to compounding task force, other entities
In early June, the AVMA appointed eight veterinarians to the Task Force on Veterinary Compounding Legislation
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Year-end CE: Two new courses on AVMA Axon
Just in time to help with your year-end CE needs, two new courses have been added to the AVMA's digital CE library.
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Third COVID relief bill helps veterinarians
The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package signed into law March 11 includes several AVMA-backed provisions critical to supporting veterinary…
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Generic drugs, skyrocketing prices
Over the years, generic prescription drugs approved for use in humans have provided tremendous savings in human and veterinary medicine alike.
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New COVID-19 stimulus supports veterinary profession
The COVID-19 relief package enacted March 11 contains AVMA-championed provisions that are critical to supporting veterinary professionals and…
AVMA membership data 2020
View AVMA membership statistics by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2020.
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Tailoring medicine by reading the code for life
Researchers in animal genetics indicate they have seen a profound influence of the Human Genome Project on animal medicine and comparative medicine in…
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Workforce shortages, drug availability among AVMA legislative priorities
The AVMA's legislative agenda for the 112th Congress has expanded to include initiatives ranging from the availability of antimicrobials
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UK study finds disconnect in diagnosis, treatment of canine epilepsy
A study by the University of London Royal Veterinary College revealed a significant difference between how primary care veterinarians in the United…
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COVID relief package fixes tax on Paycheck Protection Program
The federal COVID-19 relief package and omnibus spending bill improves on parts of the Paycheck Protection Program, funds the nation’s animal health…